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What You Need to Know About Kansas Adoption Records
In Kansas, adoption records are sealed and inaccessible to the public. However, adoptees can get copies of their records when they turn 18.
Kansas also allows adoptees and birth relatives, including parents and siblings, to search for each other. If both sides mutually consent, the state will share names and contact information for a potential reunion.
While getting access to Kansas adoption records is possible, the process can be long and overwhelming. If you’re looking for another and easier way to reunite with your birth relatives, Adopted.com can help.
With our voluntary adoption reunion registry, you can search for information. You just need to answer ten simple questions about the adoption, which most people already know.
We have the largest voluntary adoption reunion registry in the United States. Whether you’re in Topeka, Dodge City, or anywhere in Kansas, Adopted.com offers a way to reconnect with your birth family. Join for free today to start searching for the answers you’re seeking.
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3,465 Are Adoptions in Kansas Open?
Adoptions in Kansas can be open or closed. In an open adoption, the adoptive family knows the birth parents’ identities. The birth parents may even have contact with the adoptee, such as phone calls or visits. In a closed adoption, the birth parents remain confidential and have no contact with the child.
Regardless of the type of adoption, the records become sealed after an adoption is finalized. Adoptees can get Kansas adoption records opened once they turn 18.
Are Kansas Adoption Records Public?
No, Kansas adoption records are not public. However, the state allows adoptees to request their adoption records if they’re 18 or older. Birth parents in Kansas cannot access adoption records unless they get a court order.
How Do I Get My Original Birth Certificate if I Was Adopted in Kansas?
You can submit a request to access your original birth certificate, also known as a before adoption birth certificate, if you’re 18 or older. Your request must be written and notarized. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) provides a sample you can use to make your request.
Mail your request to the KDHE Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka. You also need to include a $20 fee to the Office of Vital Statistics. Once approved, you’ll receive an uncertified copy of your original birth certificate.
If you’re not an adoptee, you’ll need a court order to obtain a copy of a person’s original birth certificate.
How to Unseal Adoption Records in Kansas
Adult adoptees who want to access their adoption records can file a request through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). You’ll need to complete a form and provide proof of identification with a copy of your driver’s license or birth certificate.
Once you file your request, you should get your adoption records within four to six weeks. These records may include your birth family’s medical and social history, photos, and correspondence. If a private agency handled the adoption, it may have more information. You should contact the agency to request your complete adoption file.
While Kansas only allows adoptees to access these records, the state will conduct adoption searches to reunite biological relatives. Adoptees, birth parents, and biological siblings can request searches.
The search process can take several months, and there’s no guarantee the state will find your family members. If the state can locate your birth relatives, they must consent to having contact with you. If they don’t, the state will keep a record of your search. Your information will be available to them if they change their mind and want to have contact with you in the future.
To start a search, find the appropriate form on the DCF website and complete it. For search requests, you must get the form notarized. You’ll also need to provide proof of identification.
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Registration is free, and the unique search tool ensures measurable match results. When you find your birth parents, remember to approach the reunion with an open heart and understanding, as it can be an emotionally significant experience for everyone involved.
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736. Tarynbaca : Biological Sister looking for adopted brother who was born in Wichita Kansas on August 20, 1970.
737. MandaEdgington1987 : I am seeking half-siblings. Jaspur Leigh Edgington was born in 1991 and adopted circa 1996. Also another half-sister may have been born circa 1997. Both were most likely born in Missouri, but Kansas and Arkansas are also possible birthplaces. We are related through our biological father, John Wesley Edgington, born in 1966.
738. Ddubetsky73 : born in Wichita Kansas , St joseph hospital adoption occurred 3 days after birth( July 17th 1973)
739. Adoptedin1972 : born in Wichita, KS birth mother from northwest Oklahoma
740. Meleahschrepel : Looking for my brother’s birth mother. He was born in the Kansas City area. He was given the name George as his birth name.
741. Jhutch1345 : I was adopted in Wichita Kansas in 1966. My birth name was Stark.
742. Stacymae : I am looking for a sibling that was put up for adoption in Kansas. The mothers maiden name is Kendall first name could be Ellen or Marie. Was wanting to connect with the sibling before our time runs out
743. 10011970 : I have met my biological mother. She told me my biological fathers name. Joseph Marcello from the New Orleans, Louisiana area. I would like to meet him for personal reasons, not monetary. I believe it would help me make some sense of who I am.
744. Jolgg21 : I am searching on behalf of a very close friend. She was born in Fredonia, Kansas, on June 11, 1978. Her adoption papers list her birth parents as Stephen Michael Hudson and Diana Hudson. We believe that the birth family lived in or around Enid, Oklahoma, at the time and likely had older children.
745. Mandiprout : Shawnee mission hospital is where I was born. Mother is charlene Bess. I am looking for my father Troy Grey or Gray. I was adopted at birth.
746. Gypsysoul818 : I am searching for any information on my grandfather’s birth parents. He was adopted by an Amish family around Hutchinson, Kansas. He believed his birthday was in November of 1924. He passed away in 1994 and we have been searching for answers since then. Friends of my grandfather have said that he believed his birth mother was Lillian Leitzel, who was a circus performer.
747. Bonnernancy : I am trying to find my son’s daughter. I am her grand mother. My son’s name is Brent pullen. Hannah you were born in Wichita i Kansas April 24 2001. I am desperately trying to find you. Please if you read this email me. Your mother knows who I am.
748. Stilson13 : We named you Juliet Marie. You were born July 16, 1995 at 1:11 am. 6lbs 12.4 oz in Kansas.
749. Cjallison09 : Here to find my birth mother!!
750. BrandyRivas0809 : Tanner and Phil jr Rivas this is your birth mother Brandy Lea Rivas I miss and love you both so very much and I pray we will be United again soon I love you both so so much
